City of Laurel, Maryland

We are pleased to announce the fifth year of the Mayor's Summer Job Program. We are also proud to announce that the Mayor's Summer Job Program won the 2011 Achievement Award from the Maryland Municipal League.

The Mayor's Summer Jobs Program for 2013 is open to Laurel youth who are City residents between the ages of 14 and 16 on the first day of the program (June 24, 2013). Youth in the program must have written permission from their parents or guardians, provide a copy of their most recent report card and submit a Work Permit available through their school Guidance Office. Participants will receive $7.25 per hour. Work assignments are intended to be meaningful; to help motivate career consideration, develop good work habits, and promote the City of Laurel. The required dress will be appropriate to the work assignment. Actual employment dates will be from June 24, 2013 through August 16, 2013, a period of eight weeks.

Persons interested in applying may visit the Laurel Municipal Center at 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, to obtain an application, or they may download an application once their age and address qualifications are verified. All applications must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. May 10, 2013. All qualified applicants will go through an interview process. Individuals wanting additional information or who want to make sure they live inside the Laurel city limits can call 301-725-5300.

Provided below is information about the 12 positions available in this year’s program. Use this information to determine first and second choice of assignment on the application. The preference stated on the application will be honored to the extent possible, but the City reserves the right to make assignments as needed to maximize participation in the program.The “location” given indicates where participants would report for work each day. All positions involve a 20 hour workweek, typically 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Monday through Friday, but subject to change by the assigned department. Positions that include work in Microsoft® Word or Excel require that the applicant be proficient in the use of that software. Training will be provided in Laserfiche® for those positions required to use it, but the participant must have basic computer skills.

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will perform routine office duties including answering the telephone, filing, copying, computer work in Microsoft® Word and Excel, research and special projects, record PSA’s for activities in the Mayor’s Office and other duties as assigned.

CLERK TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will perform routine office work including answering the telephone, greeting visitors, copying; scanning ordinances, resolutions and minutes for Laserfiche® electronic storage, compiling hardcopies of the City Charter and Code; indexing miscellaneous printed historic documents, and other duties as assigned.

CITY ADMINSTRATOR'S OFFICE

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will perform routine office duties including answering the telephone, filing, copying, pulling files for archiving or destruction, computer work in Microsoft® Word and Excel, research projects, and other duties as assigned.

BUDGET AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will perform routine office duties with a special focus on scanning financial documents for Laserfiche® electronic storage, but also including filing, copying, pulling files for archiving or destruction, special research projects involving tax accounts and business licenses, assisting with physical inventory of fixed assets and other duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATIONS

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will perform routine office duties with a special focus on scanning financial documents for Laserfiche® electronic storage, but also including filing, copying, pulling files for archiving or destruction, special research projects involving tax accounts and business licenses, assisting with physical inventory of fixed assets and other duties as assigned.

CABLE TELEVISION STUDIO

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

Participant will help with routine work around station, to help clean up backroom areas, assist station personnel with equipment inventory and other duties as assigned. Will learn the ins and outs of the station by working up a concept of a show, produce the show by gathering TV talent and camera people, a director and audio technician, editing the taped work and submitting to Laurel Cable Program Committee for airing.

COMMUNITY PLANNING & BUSINESS SERVICES

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will perform routine office duties with a focus on assisting with the preparation of Rental License Billing, and filing. The participant will also scan property files containing correspondence, permits, etc. into Laserfiche® electronic storage and other duties as assigned.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will gain practical hands-on work experience in managing computers and enterprise software within a network infrastructure. Participant will configure and troubleshoot desktop and laptop computers, setup and manage network management software on desktops and laptops, provide help desk level support for all City technology and perform other duties as assigned.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Location: 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD

The participant will perform routine office duties including answering the telephone, filing, coordinating paperwork, computer work in Microsoft® Word and assist with organizational duties commonly performed by administrative staff. The participant will also receive training at the front reception desk enabling him/her to cover the front desk for short periods and perform other duties as assigned.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Location: 811 Fifth Street, Laurel, MD

The participant will greet the public and perform routine office duties with a focus on preparing parking tickets for entry and light filing, assisting staff with special projects, and other duties as assigned. There will be auditing of reports that are stored in records to assure reports are in proper order.

PUBLIC WORKS

Location: 305-7 First Street, Laurel, MD

POSITION #1 - The participant will perform routine office duties with a focus on improving the current recycling awareness campaign for Laurel residents and creating an America Recycles Day program for the upcoming event in November. Work will include developing education materials for elementary and high school students, contacting local elementary and high schools to gain participation, updating the current recycling PSA and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft® Office and be familiar with web research. Prior experience with recycling programs or courses in creative writing helpful.

POSITION #2 - The participant will digitally scan City project documents and plans and update the MSDS book and CLS list, continue the city-wide tree inventor and the city-wide sidewalk replacement inventory, and participate in routine tours of the City identifying and reporting any hazards in the right of way, and other duties as assigned. This position will involve a lot of walking and working outside.